Welcome to the Joint NSCC-StFX BBA in Business Intelligence & Analytics!
First-year course selection for this program mirrors that of the Bachelor of Business Administration with Major. There are some required courses, and you have a variety of choice in the selection of your two elective subjects from the arts and sciences.
First-Year Course Pattern
| BSAD 111 | Introduction to Business (first term) |
| BSAD 112 | Business Decision-Making (second term) |
| ECON 101 | Introductory Microeconomics (first term) |
| ECON 102 | Introductory Macroeconomics (second term) |
| MATH 105 | Business Mathematics (first term) |
| STAT 101 (B) | Introductory Statistics (second term) |
| Arts course(s) – 6 credits in one subject | |
| Arts or Science course(s) – 6 credits in one subject | |
Required Courses
The specific courses listed above are all required for all programs in the Bachelor of Business Administration.
BSAD 111 and BSAD 112 each have required labs. You will need to register for the lab that corresponds to the section of the course that you choose. For example, if you choose section 13B for your BSAD 111 class (BSAD 111:13B), you must choose section 13B for the lab (BSAD 111L:13B). Be sure that both the course and the corresponding lab will fit your schedule before trying to register for them. You also need to register for both at the same time; if you try to register for just the course or the lab, you will receive a co-requisite error and your registration will not save.
MATH 105 also has a required lab, and the course sections for this course also have corresponding labs for which you must register (as with BSAD 111 and 112 above).
STAT 101 is offered in both terms, but the second-term sections are coded for BBA programs. The first-term sections are restricted to students in health science programs. Although the course material is the same in both semesters, the examples used to illustrate the concepts are more health-related in the first term, and more business-related in the second term. You should not need a STAT 101 in first term, but if you do for some reason, you would need to request an override permission from the chair of the Mathematics & Statistics department.
ECON 101 and ECON 102 are standard courses with multiple sections, and no labs.
Arts/Science Electives
You will choose 6 credits in each of two subjects from the arts and sciences. Most BBA students choose two arts subjects. You may choose one arts subject and one science subject if you wish.
Most disciplines have 6 credits of introductory courses at the 100-level. Most departments have two 3-credit courses (one in each term) that together provide 6 credits of introductory study in that subject. (WMGS has one full-year, 6-credit course that provides that foundational content.) In most cases, those 6 credits are the prerequisites for upper-level courses. Therefore, completing 6 credits of intro courses lays the academic foundation for students to take more courses in those disciplines in subsequent years. It is therefore important to try to complete the full 6 credits of intro courses in subjects in which you are interested, and in which you think you may wish to take more courses.
There are four disciplines that have only one 3-credit course at the 100-level: Development Studies, English, Public Policy and Governance, and Sport Management. These subjects are equally viable options for you, and the lack of a second intro course is not an issue at all. See Questions 1 - 4 below for guidance on course selection to support these choices.
Please note that the subjects displayed in the following tables are also links to their respective pages on this website. If first-year, 100-level courses are offered in a particular subject, their course descriptions are displayed at the bottom of the applicable subject page.
* Climate and Environment can be considered an arts or a science, so can be considered as an arts subject for purposes of a pair or a minor in the BBA.
** Computer Science and Mathematics & Statistics are departments in the Faculty of Science, but for purposes of pairs and minors in the BBA programs, they are considered as arts subjects.
*** Sport Management is an option for a minor, or can be an arts elective in the BBA programs.
| SCIENCE SUBJECTS |
| Biology |
| Chemistry |
| Earth and Environmental Sciences |
| Physics |
Things to Remember
- When making your elective choices for this year, explore your options! You may decide to choose courses in subjects that are familiar to you, but don’t hesitate to be adventurous and try something new.
- The BBA degree requires you to complete 12 credits in each of two subject areas. (We call these "pairs"; see the Glossary of Terms for a full definition.) If you have an idea of which subjects you want to choose for your pairs, you should register for the intro courses this year. If you are unsure what to choose, as many students are, choose courses that look interesting to you and make your decision about your pairs later in your program.
- At least one of your pairs must be in an arts subject, so you should choose at least one arts subject for your electives this year. Most BBA students choose pairs in two arts subjects, but science disciplines are equally viable options for the second pair.
- Any electives that you take this year will be usable in your degree program, even if you decide not to use them as pair options. You can choose your arts/science electives this year risk-free!
Questions You Might Have
1. I am interested in Development Studies, but there is only one 3-credit course available at the 100-level. What else should I take in the other semester to fill out my schedule?
You can take any other 3-credit course from the arts and science subjects listed above. If you decide to do a pair in DEVS, you can complete your additional 9 credits in future years.
2. I am interested in English, but there is only one 3-credit course available at the 100-level. What else should I take in the other semester to fill out my schedule?
You can take any other 3-credit course from the arts (or science) subjects listed above. If you choose ENGL 111 in the first term, you can also choose any 200-level English course that is offered in the second semester, subject to availability. However, most second-term English courses are likely to be full before first-year registration opens, so this option may not be a possibility for you.
3. I am interested in Public Policy and Governance, but there is only one 3-credit course available at the 100-level. What else should I take in the other semester to fill out my schedule?
You can take any other 3-credit course from the arts and science subjects listed above. If you decide to do a pair in PGOV, you can complete your additional 9 credits in future years.
4. I am interested in Sport Management, but there is only one 3-credit course available at the 100-level. What else should I take in the other semester to fill out my schedule?
You can take any other 3-credit course from the arts and science subjects listed above. At the end of the year, if you are interested in pursuing a Sport Management minor, you will need to apply for it. Admission into this minor is competitive so be aware that the better your academic performance in first year, the better your chance of being accepted into the minor. Students who take SMGT 101 in first year, but who do not pursue a Sport Management minor, can use the first-year course as an arts elective or open elective in their degree pattern.
5. I would like to take more Economics courses after first year. Will I be permitted to do an Economics pair?
The introductory Economics courses, ECON 101 and 102, are required first-year courses and are part of your degree requirements, so cannot also be used as part of an Economics pair. However, if you were to take an additional 12 credits of Economics over the remaining three years of your program, you could complete an Economics pair in that way.
6. What if I am interested in taking a course in a subject that is not mentioned above?
The other subjects offered at StFX are in our Faculty of Science professional or applied programs: Aquatic Resources; Engineering; Health; Human Kinetics; Human Nutrition; Nursing. Courses in these departments are normally restricted to students in these programs (with the exception of Aquatic Resources, for which courses are open to students in all programs). If you are interested in taking a course in one of these subjects (other than AQUA), you will need to contact the relevant department chair, but permission is not routinely granted. Check the relevant link on the “First-Year Course Options by Subject” page (found in "Help and Resources") for further information, and possible exceptions.
These courses are not considered arts or science courses, so cannot be used to fulfill your pair requirements or your “arts/science elective” requirements. The BBA program does include 9 credits of open electives, which may include courses in these subjects if you’re granted permission to take them. This option is still available later in your program. You should concentrate on arts/science courses for your electives this year.
7. Do I have to take any science electives in my BBA program?
You are not required to take any science courses. Both of your pairs and all of your arts/science electives may be in arts subjects. Science courses serve as additional options for you.
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